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  • Gettysburg Optimist Meeting

    Date: July 02, 2025
    Time: 6:00 PM
    Location: Aurand’s

  • Gettysburg Optimist Meeting: Zone 4 Meeting

    Date: August 13, 2025
    Time: 6:00 PM
    Location: Lake Heritage

  • Gettysburg Optimist Meeting: Zone 4 Meeting

    Date: September 03, 2025
    Time: 6:00 PM
    Location: Deatrick Village

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The Gettysburg Optimist Club is a 501c3 organization with all donations going directly to youth organizations in the local Gettysburg Community. The Gettysburg, PA Chapter was chartered in 1958 as an affiliate of Optimist International. Since this time, the Club has been in continuous service to the Gettysburg community and its youth. We are seeking men and women of all ages to join us in serving the needs of our community’s youth. Find out how to get involved by contacting us today.

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Members

  • Enjoy the fellowship and camaraderie of individuals who get things done and who embrace a similar optimistic mindset.

  • Develop new social and working relationships with individuals from a cross section of our communities and have opportunities to develop and demonstrate leadership skills locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

  • Experience satisfaction from making a difference in lives of children as well as the surrounding communities.

  • Receive as much as they give!

Who We Are

We are local men and women who believe that the youth is the future of our city, state, and nation. We wish to give back to the community that gives so much to us!

What We Do

Our volunteer club raises and donates tens of thousands of dollars annually for local youth organizations. We support great programs in local schools, such as the Reading is Fundamental organization and outdoor education. We also support local sports and musical initiatives, including running a two month basketball program for more than 150 youth. For more information about the projects organizations the Optimist Club of Gettysburg is involved with, visit service projects page.

Latest News

Hole In One!!!

The picture we have all been waiting for!
🚨 It was an exciting Day at the Clyde E Williams Golf Event at The Links of Gettysburg on May 15! 🚨
Left to right: Steph and Doug Miller from the Optimist Club of Gettysburg, Brandon Knoess — our incredible Golf Hole-in-One Winner, and Jennifer Terry, Marketing & Events Manager at Battlefield Harley-Davidson.
🎉 Brandon hit a hole-in-one and took home a sleek Royal Enfield motorcycle — what an unforgettable moment! 🏍️
A huge THANK YOU to Battlefield Harley-Davidson for sponsoring the hole-in-one prize and making this event even more special! 🙌
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All Events

Regular Meeting @ Lake Heritage host 4th Quarter Zone Meeting

August 13 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMLake Heritage Pavilion

Regular Meeting @ Deatrick Community Center / guest- Brent

September 3 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMDeatrick Village Community Center

Optimist Social, BOD calendar/planning

September 17 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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The Gettysburg Optimist Club is a 501c3 organization with all donations going directly to youth organizations in the local Gettysburg Community. The Gettysburg, PA Chapter was chartered in 1958 as an affiliate of Optimist International. Since this time, the Club has been in continuous service to the Gettysburg community and its youth. Donate today to make a direct impact on Bringing out the Best in Kids.

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